Brown algae

rico7110 · Apr 15, 2021

Does Dino x really works or should I stay away from it, been trying to clean out massive brown algae bloom

Peace River · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! I'm sure others will jump in soon to address your question. You may also want to repost your question to the nuisance algae section:

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/nuisance-algae-including-bacteria.631/

Sharkbait19 · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome!
Pics might help with discussing this situation. There are different types of brown algae. If it is dinos, then we'll have to discuss means of eradication. However, if your tank is new and cycling, it seems quite possible this is just diatoms algae, which would go away on its own.

Fred2482 · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome! Sorry no experience with that product

Fish Think Pink · Apr 15, 2021

rico7110 said:
Does Dino x really works or should I stay away from it, been trying to clean out massive brown algae bloom

Welcome!

No experience with that product. Posts 3 & 2 already have good info.

fishguy242 · Apr 15, 2021

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun.... :)

jtp7004ft · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome! Post's 2 & 3 will help

SPR1968 · Apr 15, 2021

We really need some pictures for correct ID, but I purchased some Dino X but never actually used it so I can’t say either way. I still have the bottle.

I did a 3 day blackout and that worked in my S650 when it was relatively new.

Welcome as well!

harley32907 · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome!

Hydrored · Apr 15, 2021

Welcome! As others have mentioned photos will help, if it's truly dinos it depends on the type but I find using a UV will do a great job of knocking it back

ShepherdReefer · Apr 15, 2021

Hello and welcome to the channel. For dinos, we have had them before. We did not perform any water changes but keep using a brush to brush down everything in the tank. We use 10-micro sock filters. Plus something different, I used a maxi-jet powerhead and attached a short hose to the outlet, placed the MJ into the tank, and using a 10-micro sock filter, pumped the water into it. Of course...there was more that we did.